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France

Alps Randonnée

10th - 17th六月 2018

Start LocationEVIAN

End LocationNICE

Av. Daily Distance135 KM

Av. Daily Elevation3,100 M

Days7

Difficulty

A trip to the heart of road cycling's sporting history.

Starting at Lake Geneva and heading south over the most historic climbs of the Tour de France, we take in some of the most majestic mountain passes in the world, before arriving in Nice on the chic Côte d'Azur. Heroes have been made and Tours won and lost on these roads, where the challenge of a 30km climb is rewarded by jaw-dropping vistas and exhilarating descents on beautifully smooth roads.

Who is it for?

Let us challenge and inspire you, and fuel your passion for cycling. Using our vast experience of road riding and our love of the history of the sport, we have created Rapha Randonnées: point-to-point itineraries in cycling’s classic territories, and in select destinations across the world. Take on mythical climbs in the Alps, Pyrenees and Dolomites, or cycle the road less travelled through the beautiful landscapes of Japan, California or Corsica. Whichever you choose, you will experience the same levels of service and support. Rapha Travel team cars and experienced guides will be on hand with local knowledge, a morale-boosting chat or a full bidon every pedal-stroke of the way. And, at the end of the day, you’ll simply hand your bike over to our mechanics, who will return them in top condition the next morning. In the evenings all you have to do is enjoy your appointment with our pro-level soigneur, sample the regional wines and cuisine, and relax in our carefully chosen accommodation.

All trips include

Expert planning and guide support from guides and vehicles

Pre-trip discounts on Rapha apparel

High guide-to-client ratios

Unique routes

Top-level mechanics

Flights, bike hire and travel insurance are not included

All Randonneés include

Airport transfers (excludes Japan)

All meals including alcohol

On-road food

Daily massage

Laundry

Single occupancy as standard - Double occupancy on request only

How Hard is it?

Randonnées are a real challenge, often climbing the same cols used in the biggest races in the world. But because they’re fully supported, they can be enjoyed by everyone from veteran riders with years of experience to relative newcomers who have put in the training and committed themselves to achieving something special.

*Please note that all routes are subject to change depending on local conditions.

Arrival Day

Évian

Flights into Geneva where you will be met by a member of Rapha Travel. Our adventure begins with a quick, undulating spin. A perfect opportunity to get to know your riding companions for the week

Distance

30 KM

Climbing

600 M

Accommodation

La Verniaz ses Chalets

Day 1

Évian - Megève

Spectacular views as you depart from the shores of Lake Geneva towards the warm-up climbs of the Col de Cou and the Plaine Joux, which ease us into the first big test, the Colombière. Be sure to save something for its tortuous final kilometre at 10%. The gentle and pretty Aravis follows.

Distance

130 KM

Climbing

3,070 M

Accommodation

Les Fermes de Marie

Major Climbs

Col de la Colombière (1,613m), Col des Aravis (1,486m)

Day 2

Megève - Brides Les Bains

We roll out from Megève to ride the Col des Saisies before the delights and surprises of the Cormet de Roselend, with its wooded valleys and ice-scoured rock faces. A sinuous descent to Bourg St Maurice follows, where Johann Bruyneel famously came off on an unexpected bend.

Distance

140 KM

Climbing

3,500 M

Accommodation

Golf Hotel- Brides les Bains

Major Climbs

Col des Saisies (1,657m), Cormet de Roseland (1,967m)

Day 3

Brides Les Bains - L'Alpe d'Huez

A route worthy of a Grand Tour stage, finishing atop Alpe d’Huez. En route are the monstrous ascents of the Madeleine and Glandon, some of the best and most historic riding in the northern Alps.The Glandon starred in stage 18 of the 2015 Tour de France, with a wonderful solo win by Frenchman Romain Bardet, while Alpe d’Huez saw one of the most thrilling stages in recent Tour history.

Distance

130 KM

Climbing

4,190 M

Accommodation

Hotel au Chamois d’Or

Major Climbs

Day 4

L'Alpe d'Huez - Jausiers

We descend from Alpe d’Huez via the beautiful back road, the Col de Sarenne, before the long steady climb of the Lautaret. Enjoy the descent to Briançon before tackling another legendary climb, the Col d’Izoard, Fausto Coppi’s mountain. The Col de Vars brings us close to the Italian border before we reach Jausiers.

Distance

163 KM

Climbing

3,495 M

Accommodation

Villa Morellia Jausiers

Major Climbs

Col d’Izoard (2,360m), Col de Vars (2,108m)

Day 5

Jausiers - La Martre

The stunning climb of the quiet, wooded Col d’Allos also features in the 2015 Tour de France. It’s one of the gems of the Alpes-Maritimes. We’ll descend the way the pros will climb all the way to Castellane, passing the beautiful, topaz-coloured Lac de Castillon, and our evening’s destination, the pretty village of La Martre.

Distance

125 KM

Climbing

2,600 M

Accommodation

Chateau de Taulane

Major Climbs

Col d’Allos (2,250m)

Day 6

La Martre - Nice

From the Alpes-Maritimes and the arrière-pays of Nice to the sea – you won’t believe such amazing mountains are so close to the Mediterranean. The wooded switchbacks of the Col de Bleine are testing, but the descent is fast. Our final col is Vence, a favoured training slope for the area’s many pros. Nice, the Italianate capital of the Côte d’Azur will provide us a chic welcome and a memorable celebration meal.

Day 7

Nice

Customer Testimonials

So, you could say the odds were against me having one of the most rewarding and inspirational experiences of my life - yet that is exactly what the Randonnée proved to be.

— Rider, Randonée Corsica 2016

It truly was an adventure and a testing one at that. Your companionship made the trip pure pleasure. To sit and eat (steak after steak after steak) and laugh with you all after what were very challenging days will make the trip live long in my memory. Our greatest thanks goes to the Rapha Travel Team. Thank you Ben, Greg, Joe and Francois. I know it's very calm on the surface but I also know that so much goes on behind the scenes. Not only on the trip but back in the office as well. I knew what to expect. But even knowing that my expectations were exceeded. Thank you so much guys.

— Randonnee Pyrenees rider, July 2016

FAQ

Am I strong enough for the trip?

All our trips are physically demanding, but some are harder than others. Randonnées and Cent Cols Challenges are among the toughest, and Retreats are among the most relaxing. Our guides, soigneurs and mechanics will support every rider to go beyond their usual level of riding. Each individual trip is rated for difficulty, and each trip type page gives rough guidelines on who the trip is for, to help you decide if it’s right for you.

What kind of assistance can riders expect on the road?

When you’re riding you’ll always have at least one ride guide on the road with the group - on Randonnées there are high guide-to-guest ratios. There will also be a mechanic with a full tool kit and spare parts not far away – usually in a support car behind the group. Your guides and mechanics will be able to help you out with ride food and drink, as well as local knowledge, first aid, a morale-boosting chat and – if necessary – a hand to push you up the hill if you’ve run out of energy. They’ll do everything they can to keep you and your bike on the road but, if for any reason you can’t make it to the end, they’ll always make sure there’s a seat in a vehicle so you get safely home.